incongruity
nounA mismatch or lack of agreement between things that are expected to fit together.
Mismatch or lack of fit
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Clear all filtersA mismatch or lack of agreement between things that are expected to fit together.
Mismatch or lack of fit
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Out of keeping with the surrounding context or lacking harmony.
Of little importance or significance.
Showing too little concern for the needs, rights, or feelings of others.
Without concern for others
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Not agreeing with something else or not remaining the same in a reliable way.
One word family: also includes inconsistency.
Not agreeing or remaining steady
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So firmly established that it cannot reasonably be challenged.
Beyond reasonable challenge
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Impossible to dispute successfully on the available evidence.
Not open to successful dispute
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To include something as a part of a larger whole.
Not readily corrected or reformed; persistently fixed in a habit.
Unwilling or unable to believe something.
An oppressive burden or nightmare; also a nightmare figure in folklore.
Oppressive burden
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Required as a duty or responsibility.
Required as a duty
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Difficulty choosing between possible actions or alternatives.
Difficulty choosing
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A tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Tendency not to decide
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Compensation or protection provided against a loss, damage, or liability.
To compensate for a loss or protect against specified loss.
Not definitely established, fixed, or known.
To formally accuse of a crime; more generally, to accuse strongly.
Showing little interest, concern, or preference.
One word family: also includes indifference.
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
Lacking the resources needed for basic living.
One word family: also includes indigence.
Angry because of perceived injustice or improper treatment.
Anger at something considered unjust or improper.
Done without careful selection or distinction.
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